FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS

Located in beautiful McLaren Vale, this lovely 1908 carriage has been converted into a warm and cosy café. The Carriage Café is family run and owned and we offer a wonderful range of meals and beverages including an all day breakfast menu and the best range of milkshakes in the south, with more than 100 flavours.

More About Us

The Almond Carriage Caféis a last century 1930’s style train carriage which was built in 1908 & is located in Mclaren Vale next to the Shiraz trail. It is a local icon & popular tourist attraction in Mclaren Vale & the best place to taste local food. The Almond Carriage Café is attracting tourists of all ages from all over the world. A must visit for the food lover.

Are you struggling to find somewhere to visit while you are on holiday? Are you trying to find an interesting place to be with your family on the weekends? Are you worried about the high price of a winery restaurant? The Almond Carriage Café solves the problem for you.

The Almond Carriage Café was built in 1908 & maintains all its charm & character although it’s been over 100 years. The Almond Carriage Café has a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy great food, while the locals & tourists can feel the glory of the Australian railway of the last century. When you enter the train carriage you instantly feel that you have stepped back in time. Even the luggage accessories are what the owner has bought from all over the world. In keeping with the 1930’s carriage style we provide light lunches, snacks & drinks. Our gourmet burgers will not only please your palette but also a good concept for instagram & facebook.

While enjoying your delicious food, desserts or afternoon tea you can choose an old train book from our mini library reading about the carriage history. The friendly owner & staff are happy to chat with you. We really believe the delicious coffee & the flowers surrounding the deck will enhance your time in the carriage.

The café is surrounded by green trees & flowers as you can see different colours in different seasons. The green spring, the flower summer, the red autumn & white winter. You can find beauty anytime you visit here. When you are sitting in the carriage slowly stirring your coffee looking outside of the window, the sunshine & flowers make for an enhanced experience. It is just like being in a painting. The Almond Carriage Café will be the best place for you to enjoy in Mclaren Vale.

Our fresh food is sourced from local producers in the Mclaren Vale & surrounding districts. We believe we can give you the best quality & value for money. Eat fresh, Eat local, you will taste the difference. The Almond Carriage Café team sincerely believe this. Our barista will delight you by making our signature Caramel Swirl Cappuccino’s as well as our great coffees & teas. We also make our Signature Milkshakes, English Devonshire teas, & house made desserts that are presented beautifully for you.

The Almond Carriage Café has been under new management since July 2017. We have kept the best of the best, & will strive to give you more or better. We hope to see you soon & help give you an experience you will enjoy & remember.

Very friendly staff and a nice lunch to go with it. Loved reading all the posters on the walls.